Dacres Wood Nature Reserve occupies 2.5 hectares in LB Lewisham, to the east of the main railway line between Forest Hill and Sydenham stations. It was formerly part of a large Victorian garden, and includes an important remnant of the Croydon Canal, closed in 18[41]. There is a diverse invertebrate fauna, including several species of particular note and a number of useful invertebrate habitats. The site’s close abutment to a railway line makes possible potential colonisation and the spread of many species up this ‘green corridor’.

About us

We are a group of local volunteered committed to supporting LB Lewisham’s management of this surprising nature reserve. Below you will find a number of ways in which you can get involved from volunteering to visiting the site to being part of the Friends group or just showing report.

Hiring the Field Centre

Dacres Wood Field Centre is available to hire for children’s birthday parties. All our birthday hires are facilitated events run by Ema Felix who runs the Secret Adventures and Little Explorers club. If you need more information and are interested please would you contact Ema directly. Looking for something different for a birthday party? Why…

First Open Day of 2022 – 29th January 1pm-4pm

Hello and Happy New Year! The Friends and Users of Dacres Wood are happy to announce that the first Open Day of 2022 will be on Saturday 29th January between 1pm-4pm. There will be members of the Friends on site to answer any questions you may have. Keep your eye out for future dates to…